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Hello my lovelies, I’m simply publishing a last post over here to tell you my blog and I have finally packed all of our things and just moved there 😉 –> http://www.onmywaybymarie.com

I hope I’ll “see” all of you at this new address again and I’m so looking forward to hearing (or rather reading :p) your feedbacks on my blog’s brand new design (made by the very talented Agnès Faravel) 🙂

So… Let’s keep on holding on to what we love & enjoying the ride of life TOGETHER

I think it’s hugely time to tell you everything about my favourite TV programs, and more particularly in that post, my favourite British sitcoms! One of the SO British things I haven’t written about yet… but what was I waiting for?! :p Really wondering!!!

How surprising is that?! Miranda is so funny!!! SUCH FUN!… Well, that’s it! I discovered this sitcom about two years ago when I was in England for the summer and when I came back this year, it was the NOT-TO-MISS TV program :p! Miranda Hart is, in my opinion, a truly brilliant comedian! Everything she says & even everything she does is gonna make you laugh OUT LOUD!!!! So, wherever you might be in the world right now, if you are bored or if you need a little cheer up… just look for Miranda, the sitcom on the Internet and I can assure you are going to feel WAY better after that (Careful though,watching Miranda may get you some stomach cramps :p!)

2. Not Going Out

Not Going Out is another very funny British sitcom I really appreciate watching! Just like Miranda Hart, Lee Mack is an hilarious comedian! It’s a great pleasure to watch him in this sitcom, or even on TV in whatever talk show! They are naturally funny people, and I think that’s what makes them so successful :)! Anyway, if you want to watch another funny thing on TV, or if you’re in a lazy day & the only thing you truly fancy doing is staying on the couch and watching telly,well… Not Going Out is made for you! 😉

3. Allo, Allo!

Finally, my third favourite British TV sitcom is, without any doubt, Allo, Allo! This one is older than the first two ones, as it was broadcasted on BBC 1 from 1982 to 1992! The story is set up in a small café in a Nazi-occupied France and recalls the adventures of René, the town café owner! What’s truly funny in this comedy is the way British comedians managed to imitate the French and German accents through the English language! It is absolutely fascinating and very hysterical at the same time! A definitely MUST-WATCH for all the comedy lovers 🙂

And that’s it! I think you’ve got a pretty cool and above all, HILARIOUS selection here! I hope you’ll get time to watch these sitcoms and that you’ll LOVE them as much as I do :D!

Me ^^ hihi! Once again, thank you so much to La Vie Lilloise, who nominated me for my third Liebster Blog Award !!! I’m very happy about that, so once again, thanks to all of you, my very cherished readers; I wouldn’t have been able to make it without you and your always very kind support, expressed both through your Likes & lovely comments :).

Although I have more than 200 WordPress followers now (and I would never thank you, guys, enough for that), and I am therefore not really supposed to write such posts anymore, I will nevertheless answer La Vie Lilloise‘s questions; that’s also a way for you to know me a little bit better 😉

Here are her questions… (and my answers, of course :D!)

How long have you had your blog? I started my blog in January this year 🙂

How did you get the idea to start a blog? I first wanted to write this blog to share what I was living and experiencing here, in England… but then I realised I really liked blogging and sharing lots of stuff with my lovely readers, so I wanted to share more than this unforgettable and amazing experience! And here I am now… with a lovely (I hope, you’re the only ones who can say, my beauties ;p) lifestyle blog ^^

Why did you choose that name for your blog? Such a good question! ON MY WAY is kind of a metaphor regarding LIFE… and especially the “path of life”, if it makes any sense to you :s As my blog is about all things I like (or not ^^) about life, all my little pleasures in life (see question about my blog’s themes… n°5 ^^), I thought this picture of a girl on her way and all she meets and finds in life was quite a good name for my personal blog… something that looked like me 🙂

What are your hobbies? What a coincidence! I’ve had this conversation with one of my colleagues this morning :p!!! Well, first of all, I’m an equestrian; I’ve been riding horses since the age of 5 and now I’ve got my own baby (my horse, Oleo) ^^! I also love reading (19th century French and English literature… but my favourite author definitely is Victor Hugo; Les Misérables being my most loved book, it couldn’t be some other way ;p… and you may consequently understand my particular interest in the London musical and in the recently released movie!!!) and listening to music! I LOVE writing this blog (I’m totally addicted to blogging now, and everything it can bring me :)!!!). I am a musical LOVER (it might be one of the reasons why I love the English culture that much ^^) and, I must admit it, a shopaholic :p!!!

What’s your favourite dessert? Ohhh! I don’t think I can possibly answer this question! It’s really not fair… I love so many different desserts… Hmmm, I love having a fresh fruit salad but… if I’m being a bit naughtier, I’d say my favourite dessert is the Fondant au Chocolat (I don’t know the translation in English… it would be something like “soft-centered chocolate cake” but it doesn’t sound really good, does it?! :s), or maybe the raspberry & rhubarb crumble :3 See? I can’t pick a favourite :p!

An object that never leaves you? My iPod!

What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? I have my breakfast 🙂

And what’s the last thing you do before going to bed? I brush my teeth (how original ! :p)

Your best holiday memory? The first time my father took me to London… that was the beginning of a true LOVE story ^^

Any projects for this summer? Work & Horse Riding! And otherwise, I intend to go back to London for a few days and also to Toulouse so that I can meet my lovely Flavie Peticoeur (I interviewed the other day… you can check the corresponding post out over here)

Well, here it is! I think I answered all the questions 😉

I hope you appreciated this little post, my dearies, which probably allowed you to know the girl behind the blog a bit better 😉

Shame on those of you (well no, I’m just kidding but really!!!), who have never heard of the very sweet & talented Flavie Peticoeur, whose Fashion & Lifestyle Blog has delighted lots of “petits chats” for quite a few years now ;)! Flavie Peticoeur is not only a truly talented blogger, but she’s also one of the sweetest persons I know (and this thanks to this fabulous adventure on the blogosphere :D!).

Woooo I’m so excited to write that post!!!! Ever since I received Flavie’s answers to all my questions, the only thing I’ve been waiting for is that particular & precious moment, when I will finally be able to publish the interview of my very sincerely cherished Flavie. I know her real name’s not Flavie, but that’s how I chose to call her in this article, as it is the name of her lovely blog’s character ;)!

It’s been a while since I wanted to interview my adorable Flavie Peticoeur :)… not only because she’s one of my most faithful readers, but also and above all because I literally ‘fell in love’ with her blog and immediately got along with her character of Flavie! Plus, between bloggers, who apparently like each other’s blog, we simply decided to keep in touch via whatever existing social media 😉 and now… I think I definitely view Flavie as, what I could call, a model… or even a sister! She’s a very strong inspiration; whatever I’m trying to achieve now, whether it concerns the blog or my professional life, she’s like the big sister one wants to follow the example of xx !

Well, I think I’ve been babbling enough so… before you read the actual interview, I’ve gathered of few of her very beloved illustrations, which will introduce the very sweet Flavie to those of you, who wouldn’t know her yet 😉 I know you will LOVE them… who wouldn’t?!

(This interview is a bit different from Jamie’s one, regarding that we couldn’t arrange to meet and so we did it via email ^^)

I am a 23 year old marketer & communicant. I was an independent consultant for a while, now I am a Community Manager, working for an awesome social network… My dad would tell you I have been drawing ever since I was able to hold a pen ! So my two passions are communication and illustration… Blogging was therefore made for me !! My real name is Florence ; I named my character as a tribute to my beloved GrandMa !

2. When did you start writing your blog and why?

I’ve had the blog for a while, but I really started taking care of it (like a baby !) in October 2012. People were positive and supportive when I showed them my illustrations ; and I really wanted to build my Flavie a little universe !

3. What is your blog mainly about?

It is about fashion, beauty and lifestyle. I believe Flavie Peticoeur has a special way to approach these topics … In fact, a woman’s life is so complex (jobs, husbands, boyfriends, kids …) that it is nice to have a ‘light’ place where shallowness is ok ! The blog presents nice stuff that girls might like to buy : it is easy, fun and friendly!

4. Has your blog opened you doors to any fantastic ‘adventures’ like meeting with other bloggers, travels, etc?

Oh yes ! I really enjoy answering all the mails I might receive (about 70 a day), comments, etc. And that leads to build bonds and connections with some of them (a lot actually). And this is simply awesome. Some readers follow my wedding preparation, tell me their story, their projects, ask me for advice … I end up knowing a significant number of them : and this is marvellous. I have also met a lot of journalists, bloggers …

5.Are you sometimes asked for collaborations & advertisement?

About twice a week ! To be honest it is mostly advertisement that brands ask for. Most of the time my answer is no. I have the most profound respect for the lovely people that read my blog, and what they like about it, is that it is sincere. I feel that if I accept promoting something that is not appropriate, or doesn’t fit their expectations, it would be like a betrial. So when I do accept, they’re sure I have chosen the best product, the best collaborator, and so they can trust my choice !

6. How much time do you spend on your blog?

From 2 to 4 hours a day ! Luckily I don’t sleep much ! It is mainly about answering people, which is time-consuming ; but that’s so fun to do ! It is a bit harder to find ideas for articles : I always stroll around with a little drawing notebook in order to be able to write anything that might pop up !

7. What is your typical ‘blogger day’ composed of?

7h30 : I wake up ! I take a coffee, wipe my eyes, put my glasses on and LET’S GO ! First I check my emails and answer them… Check blog’s comments … Write my article if I am inspired … Then I stay tuned most of the day in case there’s something that needs me to answer or be reactive to. But now that I am starting my new job (next week yay !) ; I think my blog-rythm is about to get all shook up !

8. What kind of atmosphere did you want to create on your blog?

Something fun, light and easy ! I wanted to be able to talk about everything I like : fashion, beauty, travels, culture … Without having an odd patchwork sense ! I think it does go well ! I can write about red lipsticks and high range of arty movies ; and readers are always there to like it ! I feel lucky to have that diversity of topics !

9. What do you like the most about blogging?

The contact ! I am a ‘people-person’ ; I like to talk, exchange, discover about others, and meeting virtually all these people is a thrill for me ! I also love sharing my illustrations. I must admit that I am surprised every time someone tells me « this is nice»! The whole experience is really fun !

10. What kind of posts do you prefer writing?

Clearly the illustrations ones : it is fun finding new ways to introduce them, new concepts, new ideas… My Flavie illustrates everything I love : simplicity, chic, discretion… She is playful and yet very serious with her strict glasses… She is like a tiny summary of all the things that women are made of ! These are clearly my favorite articles !

11. Which post has been the most successful so far? And which post has been your favourite so far?

The most successful has been the one about BB creams (http://flaviepeticoeur.com/2012/11/13/bb-cremes-le-guide-pour-choisir-la-bonne/) It was a guide to pick the right one. It has been a lot of work (and experimentations !) to gather all these pieces of advice ; it was awesome to see that the readers liked it ! Every last article I write is my favourite, and then the following one becomes my favourite… It’s my validation criteria… If I don’t feel that way, it’s that the article won’t thrill my readers either !

12. Which supreme advice would you give to a new blogger , … Hmm… like me ^^?

Sincerity and proximity are the blogger’s middle name ! As long as what you write comes out straight from your heart ; there’s always going to be people to like it ! If you feel close to the people you write to, they will automatically feel close to you ! And here they are : all the elements for an extraordinary blogging experience !

That was a VERY great interview, wasn’t it?! I would like to thank Flavie a lot for her answers and her time 🙂 I would also like to thank her SO much for this illustration (which is nothing but my blogger portrait – I really LOVE it so thank you my darling ;)!) she ESPECIALLY made for this post! ♥♥

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I'm Marie, a 19-year-old Frenchie, who left her heart in London ❤ Studying foreign languages and in love with the culture of the English-speaking world, addict to every little thing of life & lifestyle blogger since 2013!
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